Preston North End FC
Football England - EFL Championship Deepdale Sat 5 Apr 10:00
Stoke City FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table
Under 2.5 Goals Looks Value

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Preston go up against Stoke. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -163 and we anticipate a return here.

Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless

Preston North End were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Pride Park. Derby County claimed a 2-0 win. The Lilywhites dominated possession with 65% of the ball but had just one shot on target.

Stoke City have lost four straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 3-1 home win over Queens Park Rangers at Bet365 Stadium. The Staffordshire team recorded 46% possession and had six shots on goal, with Joon-Ho Bae, Junior Tchamadeu and Million Manhoef all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston were on the road when they last faced Stoke, with the teams drawing 0-0 at Bet365 Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured four Preston victories, three draws and three Stoke wins.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Preston logo Preston 39 13 13 13 45 49 -4 45:49 52
15 Stoke logo Stoke 39 14 9 16 46 43 3 46:43 51
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Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Preston have had 52.1% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.0 corners.

Emil Riis Jakobsen is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Ryan Porteous, Stefan Thordarson, Will Keane and Milutin Osmajic each have 1. Stefan Thordarson is the leading assists maker with 2.

Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.4 goals from 6.7 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.1% possession, 3.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Joon-Ho Bae and Lewis Baker have top scored with 3 goals, while Ali Al Hamadi is next on 2. Lewis Baker, Million Manhoef and Andrew Moran have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): David Cornell (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Liam Lindsay, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Stefan Thordarson, Ben Whiteman, Sam Greenwood, Robert Brady, Emil Riis Jakobsen, Milutin Osmajic.

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Eric Bocat, Jordan Thompson, Wouter Burger, Million Manhoef, Lewis Baker, Jun-Ho Bae, Sam Gallagher.

Preston vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

For those in agreement that this Championship encounter will be low-scoring, then you can seal odds of -163 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We believe that this wager can yield a nice return.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Preston vs Stoke league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Preston games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Preston games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Stoke games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Stoke games.
Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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There are some bigger-priced options for those looking for larger odds and that includes the Result & Total Goals market. Combine Under 2.5 Goals with one of the teams to triumph.

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston Preston logo 1 - 0 Stoke logo Stoke

Our prediction for the correct score is Preston to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +540. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Preston Over 4.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Preston in three consecutive home games, while Stoke have conceded 6.90 corners on average in their last 10 away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -150 that Preston go over the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Preston Logo Preston
Total
11.20 4.20 7.00
Home
12.70 6.00 6.70
Away
10.50 3.80 6.70
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
11.40 4.90 6.50
Home
11.20 6.30 4.90
Away
10.50 4.40 6.10
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Preston vs Stoke Odds

Stoke City are available at betting odds of +215 to win away to Preston North End, with the home side trading at +132 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +215 for this Championship encounter.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

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Team Stats
Preston logo Preston League Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Preston vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Preston vs Stoke team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

13 David Cornell
14 Jordan Storey 19 Lewis Gibson 6 Liam Lindsay
29 Kaine Kesler-Hayden 22 Stefan Thordarson 4 Ben Whiteman 20 Sam Greenwood 11 Robert Brady
9 Emil Riis Jakobsen 28 Milutin Osmajic
1 Viktor Johansson
22 Junior Tchamadeu 26 Ashley Phillips 16 Ben Wilmot 17 Eric Bocat
15 Jordan Thompson 6 Wouter Burger
42 Million Manhoef 8 Lewis Baker 10 Jun-Ho Bae
20 Sam Gallagher

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Preston Substitutes

  • 2Ryan Porteous
  • 3Jayden Meghoma
  • 7Will Keane
  • 10M. Froekjaer-Jensen
  • 12Ched Evans
  • 18Ryan Ledson
  • 26Patrick Bauer
  • 31Theo Mawene
  • 41Li-Bau Stowell

Stoke Substitutes

  • 2Lynden Gooch
  • 4Ben Pearson
  • 9Ali Al Hamadi
  • 11Lewis Koumas
  • 12Tatsuki Seko
  • 13Jack Bonham
  • 18Bosun Lawal
  • 23Ben Gibson
  • 24Andrew Moran

Previous Preston Lineups

14 Mar Championship
Norwich 2-0 Preston
11 Mar Championship
Coventry 3-0 Preston
06 Mar Championship
Preston 1-3 Oxford
28 Feb Championship
Preston 0-2 Millwall
24 Feb Championship
Swansea 1-1 Preston
20 Feb Championship
Blackburn 1-0 Preston

Previous Stoke Lineups

14 Mar Championship
Stoke 3-1 Watford
10 Mar Championship
Stoke 3-3 Ipswich
07 Mar Championship
Swansea 2-0 Stoke
28 Feb Championship
Coventry 2-1 Stoke
25 Feb Championship
Stoke 2-1 Oxford
21 Feb Championship
Stoke 2-2 Leicester

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maksym Talovierov Ankle
Ben Wilmot Other
Aaron Cresswell Muscle
Lewis Baker Knock
Team Squads

Preston Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Heckingbottom

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ben Whiteman 4 M 37 3270 37 0 1 5 8 0
Jordan Storey 14 D 36 3104 35 2 2 2 7 1
Andrew Hughes 16 D 31 2666 30 1 0 0 9 0
Daniel Iversen 22 G 28 2520 28 0 0 1 1 0
Odel Offiah 42 D 36 2462 26 12 0 0 4 0

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Sorba Thomas 7 M 37 3195 37 0 9 9 9 1
Ben Wilmot 16 D 34 2954 33 2 3 0 5 0
Ashley Phillips 26 D 33 2718 29 8 0 1 5 0
Jun-Ho Bae 10 M 36 2651 30 6 2 3 1 0
Million Manhoef 42 F 37 2418 27 10 7 3 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 39 24 8 7 81:40 80
2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59:37 71
3 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53:44 69
5 Hull 39 20 6 13 62:57 66
6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60:51 63
8 Derby 39 17 9 13 56:48 60
9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50:46 56
10 Norwich 39 16 6 17 52:46 54
11 Birmingham 39 14 11 14 48:49 53
12 QPR 39 15 8 16 55:61 53
13 Preston 39 13 13 13 45:49 52
14 Swansea 39 15 7 17 44:49 52
15 Stoke 39 14 9 16 46:43 51
16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49:50 51
17 Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54:54 50
18 Charlton 39 12 12 15 36:46 48
19 Blackburn 39 11 10 18 36:49 43
20 West Brom 39 11 10 18 40:54 43
21 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37:54 40
22 Leicester 39 11 12 16 51:60 39
23 Oxford 39 9 12 18 36:51 39
24 Sheffield Wed 39 1 9 29 24:79 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 19 14 3 2 40:15 45
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 19 10 6 3 27:14 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 19 9 8 2 33:19 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
12 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
13 Stoke 19 8 5 6 29:21 29
14 QPR 19 9 2 8 35:31 29
15 West Brom 19 7 7 5 23:23 28
16 Charlton 19 8 4 7 18:19 28
17 Sheffield Utd 19 8 3 8 30:23 27
18 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
19 Norwich 19 8 1 10 23:23 25
20 Leicester 19 7 4 8 26:28 25
21 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
22 Oxford 19 5 7 7 17:24 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5